2025 New York City Public Advocate election

The 2025 New York City Public Advocate election will be held on November 4, 2025. Incumbent New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is running for a third term. However, Jumaane Williams is next in line to be acting mayor if Eric Adams resigns following his indictment.^[1]

Democratic primary

Candidates

Declared

Jumaane Williams, incumbent public advocate^[2] (would withdraw from the race if he replaced Adams as mayor)^[1]

References

^ ^a ^b Zanger, Jesse (2024-09-26). "What happens if NYC Mayor Eric Adams resigns or leaves office? - CBS New York". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.
^ Max, Ben (October 30, 2023). "The Left Can't Find Anyone to Challenge Eric Adams". New York. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

[:0-1] Zanger, Jesse (2024-09-26). "What happens if NYC Mayor Eric Adams resigns or leaves office? - CBS New York". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2024-09-26.

[2] Max, Ben (October 30, 2023). "The Left Can't Find Anyone to Challenge Eric Adams". New York. Retrieved October 30, 2023.

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